Devon County Council re-design of education and learning services – early years and childcare update: 10 October 2025
Welcome to our fourth update on the ongoing redesign of Devon’s Education and Learning Services, specifically focusing on Early Years and Childcare. This week we are able to share who will be working in which locality and their contact details.
Early years funding – meeting the requirements of the statutory guidance
As we start the new academic year with the final roll-out of the working entitlements, we want to ensure that all providers are compliant when delivering the early years funding entitlements to families in Devon.
Opportunities for expanding childcare in Devon
If you are a childcare provider and want to expand your portfolio or an individual wanting to set up your first nursery, please visit our ‘opportunities for development’ website where we will post opportunities that may be of interest to you.
Childcare workforce recruitment and retention – advice for early years and childcare providers
Childcare Works have put together a resource to support childcare workforce recruitment.
Take action to protect your team’s mental health
Take action to protect your team’s mental health.
7 effective tips for supporting transitions in the early years
This guide from the Foundation Years website offers creative, child-centred ideas to help children feel secure, confident and understood.
Fully funded online training for wraparound out of school providers
Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development. Recruitment and retention session running on 14 October at 10am, and Financial sustainability session running on 20 October 7pm – 8.30pm. Book now!
Wraparound childcare funding for schools
Find out about this exciting opportunity for your school to access wraparound childcare funding.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – South Devon jobs hour
The South Devon DWP Employment Team are holding a South Devon jobs hour, taking place on Thursday 6th November 2025, from 11am to 12noon.
Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 6/10/2025
View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.